About Zenvayal Zenvayal is an agritech startup reimagining how food is grown, processed, and delivered — all while keeping farmers at the center. We are building India’s most transparent farm-to-fork ecosystem, where every ingredient tells a story. From native crops to modern food products, our mission is to restore trust in what people eat. We’re not just creating products. We’re building an ecosystem. What You’ll Do As a Food Technologist at Zenvayal, you’ll play a foundational role in: R&D and Innovation: Develop new ready-to-cook, fresh, frozen, and value-added products using traditional and modern techniques Innovate based on native Indian recipes, local ingredients, and export standards Production Setup & Scale-up: Plan and set up pilot and production kitchens/labs Coordinate with equipment vendors and oversee manufacturing process design Create SOPs for food safety, hygiene, and consistency Certifications & Compliance: Own end-to-end processes for FSSAI, HACCP, and export certifications Liaise with labs, agencies, and regulatory bodies Maintain documentation for audits and quality control Collaboration: Work directly with farmers, food scientists, operations, and marketing teams Bridge the gap between farm produce and market-ready products Who You Are Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred) Skills & Traits: Passionate about food, tradition, and science Hands-on approach with a startup mindset Strong sense of ownership and independence Eager to experiment, fail fast, and iterate Good communication skills in both Tamil & English Bonus: Familiarity with native ingredients and South Indian cuisine Why Join Us? Build from the Ground Up: Be the first food technologist shaping Zenvayal’s food lab and future products End-to-End Ownership: From ideation to certification — this is your lab Impact-Driven Work: Help improve farmers’ incomes and redefine food quality in India Growth & Freedom: Learn across domains, make key decisions, and grow with the company Culture: Open, collaborative, rural-rooted yet globally ambitious Apply Now If you're someone who dreams of building India’s next food innovation lab from scratch — not in a glass tower but from the heart of the land — Zenvayal is calling. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher Pay: ₹9,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month Benefits: Commuter assistance Flexible schedule Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Performance bonus Ability to commute/relocate: Tiruchengodu, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): Have you worked with or studied traditional Indian or native ingredients/recipes? (Yes/No) If yes, please elaborate. Have you ever been involved in setting up or managing a food production unit, test kitchen, or lab? (Yes/No) Are you familiar with food safety standards like FSSAI, HACCP, or export documentation? Please list the ones you're comfortable with. Are you comfortable working in a hands-on role where you handle everything from R&D to compliance to production coordination? (Yes/No) What excites you more — creating innovative new food products or scaling existing ones? Why? Describe a time when you experimented with a food product or recipe. What did you learn? Are you comfortable working in a semi-rural setup and interacting directly with farmers, food vendors, and certifying bodies? (Yes/No) Education: Master's (Preferred) Experience: total work: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person
About Zenvayal Zenvayal is reimagining the future of food from the ground up. We’re building India’s most transparent, traceable, and trusted farm-to-fork ecosystem — combining native agriculture, clean food production, and cutting-edge technology. As our Senior Software Engineer , you won’t just write code — you'll architect systems that empower farmers, transform food supply chains, and bring radical transparency to what people eat. What You’ll Do Own end-to-end systems : Design, develop, and scale core platforms that power our internal ops, farmer network, and consumer-facing experiences Build traceability tools : Architect data-rich systems that track food from farm to fork Develop customer-facing products : Web apps, mobile tools, and dashboards for D2C, RTC kits, and meat traceability Integrate IoT and AgriTech : Work with sensors, smart devices, and analytics to digitize farms Mentor junior engineers : Guide and grow a team of developers and interns Collaborate across functions : Work with product, design, agri-ops, and content teams to launch impactful features What You Bring 4+ years of experience building and shipping production-level web or mobile applications Strong in JavaScript/TypeScript , React , Node.js , or any modern backend framework Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB , or other scalable databases Comfort with CI/CD , version control, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) Understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture Ownership mindset – you’re not just looking to write tickets, but build products Bonus: Experience with IoT, GIS, agritech, or supply chain systems Nice to Have Passion for food systems, sustainability, or agriculture Previous startup experience or exposure to zero-to-one product building Ability to speak/read Tamil is a plus (not mandatory) Why Join Zenvayal? Be part of India’s agri-tech revolution Work on products that blend tradition with deep tech Absolute ownership & startup-style speed Build tech that directly impacts farmers and food consumers Small team. Big vision. Global impact. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month Benefits: Commuter assistance Flexible schedule Paid sick time Schedule: Day shift Ability to commute/relocate: Tiruchengodu, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): Which technologies and frameworks have you worked with extensively? (List your primary stack) Have you built or led the development of any end-to-end products or platforms? Please briefly describe one. Do you have experience integrating with external APIs or building microservices? Have you worked with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure? (Please specify) Have you led or contributed significantly to designing system architecture? Describe a time when you had to scale or refactor a system for performance. What did you do? How do you ensure code quality, maintainability, and performance in fast-moving projects? Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment where processes evolve dynamically? (Yes/No) Have you ever worked with small cross-functional teams (product, design, operations)? Have you previously built products that impact real-world users or rural communities? Are you comfortable working closely with non-tech teams like agriculture, food processing, or field ops? (Yes/No) Experience: full-stack or backend development: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person
As a Senior Software Engineer at Zenvayal, you will play a crucial role in reimagining the future of food by architecting systems that empower farmers, transform food supply chains, and bring radical transparency to the food people consume. **Role Overview:** You will own end-to-end systems by designing, developing, and scaling core platforms that power internal operations, farmer networks, and consumer-facing experiences. Additionally, you will build traceability tools to track food from farm to fork, develop various customer-facing products such as web apps, mobile tools, and dashboards, and integrate IoT and AgriTech to digitize farms. Mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across functions will also be part of your responsibilities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, develop, and scale core platforms for internal ops, farmer network, and consumer-facing experiences - Architect data-rich systems to track food from farm to fork - Develop customer-facing products including web apps, mobile tools, and dashboards - Integrate IoT and AgriTech to digitize farms - Mentor junior engineers to guide and grow the team - Collaborate with product, design, agri-ops, and content teams to launch impactful features **Qualifications Required:** - 4+ years of experience in building and shipping web or mobile applications - Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, or any modern backend framework - Experience with scalable databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB - Familiarity with CI/CD, version control, and cloud platforms like AWS/GCP - Understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture - Ownership mindset and a focus on building products - Bonus: Experience with IoT, GIS, agritech, or supply chain systems Zenvayal offers you the opportunity to be part of India's agri-tech revolution, work on products that blend tradition with deep tech, experience absolute ownership and startup-style speed, build tech that directly impacts farmers and food consumers, and be part of a small team with a big vision and global impact. If you are passionate about food systems, sustainability, or agriculture, have previous startup experience, or can speak/read Tamil, this role could be a perfect fit for you. *Benefits:* - Commuter assistance - Flexible schedule - Paid sick time *Schedule:* Day shift *Work Location:* In person at Tiruchengodu, Tamil Nadu *Application Questions:* - List your primary stack of technologies and frameworks you have worked with extensively - Briefly describe an end-to-end product or platform you have built or led the development of - Describe your experience with integrating external APIs or building microservices - Specify your experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure - Discuss a time when you had to scale or refactor a system for performance - Explain how you ensure code quality, maintainability, and performance in fast-moving projects - Confirm if you are comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment with evolving processes - Share if you have worked with small cross-functional teams - Describe your experience in building products that impact real-world users or rural communities - Confirm if you are comfortable working closely with non-tech teams like agriculture, food processing, or field ops *Experience:* 3 years of full-stack or backend development (Preferred) Apply now to be a part of Zenvayal's innovative journey in revolutionizing the food industry!,